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All About: Venice, Italy

December 12, 2017 Clarette Lifestyle Traveling
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It is, without question, a standout amongst the most acclaimed urban communities on the planet. Absolutely a standout amongst the most popular in Europe, and practically the most well-known thing in Italy, plus or minus a Colosseum here and a Trevi Fountain there. However even Venice – immediately conspicuous to anybody with eyes. Otherwise called a renowned place for sweethearts, darlings, craftsmen and artists, Venice is an enchanted city, which extends over various little islands. It is regularly referred to as the city of “gondole”, which are the methods for transportation used to cross the various channels going through the city.

Economy

During the early years, the important source of Venice’s economy was the trade in slaves, perhaps its location would have given it some advantage, since Venice was a major hub for commerce and trade. During the 18th century, it became major agricultural and industrial exporter. Today, Venice’s economy is predominantly in view of tourism, shipbuilding, administrations, exchange and mechanical fares. Murano glass generation in Murano and trim creation in Burano are likewise very essential to the economy.

Tourism

Venice is an imperative traveller goal for its praised workmanship and engineering. The city gets up to 60,000 travellers for each day (2017 gauge). Gauges with regards to the yearly number of travellers shift from 22 million to 30 million. This makes overcrowding and ecological issues in its trench biological community.

By 2017, UNESCO was thinking about the expansion of Venice to its “In-Danger” list which incorporates recorded demolishes in war-torn nations.

Since the 18th century, it has been a major sector. There are several attractions in Venice such as St Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Grand Canal, and the Piazza San Marco. Venice is also known among the people as a “living museum”.

Culture: Literature

Venice has for quite some time been a wellspring of motivation for creators, dramatists, and writers, and at the front line of the mechanical improvement of printing and distributing. Two of the most noted Venetian writers were Marco Polo and Giacomo Casanova. Venice has additionally propelled writers from abroad. Shakespeare set Othello and The Merchant of Venice in the city, as did Thomas Mann with his novel, Death in Venice. The French essayist Philippe Sollers spent the greater part of his life in Venice and distributed A Dictionary for Lovers of Venice in 2004.

Cuisine

Characterized by seafood, it also includes garden products from the island of lagoon, rice from the mainland. It is also famously known for golden, oval-shaped cookies called baìcoli, and for other types of sweets, such as: pan del pescaór etc.

Fashion and Shopping

Today, Venice is a noteworthy fashion and shopping place, not as imperative as Milan, Florence, and Rome, but rather on a standard with Verona, Turin, Vicenza, Naples, and Genoa. Roberta di Camerino is the main real Italian design brand to be situated in Venice.

If you are planning a vacation, make sure it is Venice! Don’t hold yourself back from the pleasures of this beautiful city.

Best Small Towns: to Visit in Northern Italy

November 2, 2017 Clarette Traveling
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When one Imagines traveling to Italy, particularly the north, images of romantic Venice and it’s beautiful canals or imposing Milan with its upscale stores may come to mind. However often it is the places off the beaten track that most reflect the personality of a region and especially of its people and culture. Northern Italy is an area extremely rich in history, architecture and a culture that celebrates everything from food to fashion. Head away from the larger well-known cities and the traveller can take delight in the quieter yet still magnificent towns that punctuate a wonderful diversity of landscape. Modena with its iconic meandering streets seems a typical Italian town.

However, foodies and Ferrari lovers can comfortably rub shoulders as the town is the home of balsamic vinegar, tortellini pasta and houses the manufacturing plant of both Ferrari and Maserati. Ferrara, home to yet another amazing Gothic cathedral is located in the same region as Modena. In its day this city was well ahead of its time boasting cinema, fine art and literature projects as early as the 14th century. The city is still home to castles and it’s majestic city walls. Another beautiful Gothic cathedral can be found in Aquileia a small town of only a few thousand people.

The importance of its Roman history has deemed it a UNESCO world heritage site and the archaeological areas make fascinating viewing in this delightful town near the Slovenian border.

If all that history and architecture gets a little exhausting, you can always head out to Camogli situated about 30 minutes from Genoa. This destination is popular with northern Italians for good reason. The beaches are beautiful and the town itself a delight with many homes decorated with tromp l’oeil that give the centre a unique artistic look. Fresh seafood is naturally abundant and the local festivals celebrating that are a must. Don’t like the beach or the sun? How about escaping to the snowy paradise in the little mountain town of Livigno in the Lombardy region. The scenery is exceptional with wonderful vistas of the Alps but the shopping is also a treat if you enjoy designer stores and duty-free shops all with a view! Also in Lombardy is the town of Mantua that might be more recognizable to some as Mantua a town referenced in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

As expected it is filled with art and history and once was home to the poet Virgil. Again, a stunning location, this time on the lake, makes this lesser known town a must-see. Most people who visit any part of Italy are in expectation of some good food. Much of the more sumptuous delicacies come from the northern regions and none more so then the white truffles found in Alba. In addition to that the decadence continues with the use of the local hazelnuts. Alba is the home to Ferrero famous for the chocolates and of course Nutella!

To Compliment this there are also beautiful vine yards in the nearby countryside. Finally, the town of Courmayeur offers another wonderful mountain haven, nestled behind Mount Blanc Europe’s tallest mountain. The skiing and hiking are exceptional and the rigors of such activities can be soothed away by visiting the spa, eating the local fondue or spending money at the luxury shops. If you have the time Northern Italy can certainly, fill it with amazing small and less well-known destinations that will delight the traveller and offer a more personal window into the amazingly diverse nature of the region.